For my entire life, I’ve had the habit of hitting the snooze button every morning. I’d set the alarm with intentions of getting up early, but just hit snooze instead. About 10 times. No joke. Finally, I’d drag out of bed and start yelling at the kids to "get up, we’re late!" Duh.⠀

But one day, I chose a new habit. Maybe I’d finally had enough of the constant stress of running behind. Or maybe one day I finally had a purpose.⠀

My purpose was I needed to have more energy. I also wanted to be sure I spent some alone time with God first thing, instead of trying unsuccessfully to shove it somewhere later in the day. I wanted to meditate so I had better peace throughout the day. I wanted to work on starting a new business.⠀

You see, the difference in where you are and where you want to be is in what you do on a daily basis.

We all have habits. Whether or not they are good ones that serve us is another story.

What are your morning habits? Do you flip on the news? Read your email? Scroll social media? Are your habits serving you well? Or are they like my snooze button habit that isn't necessarily bad, but certainly doesn't move me closer to my goals.

Now I'd love to tell you that the prince got his girl and I'm now a morning person. But let's get real. I would love to stay up half the night watching Suits or The Crown and sleeping in until I felt like waking up. But most nights I remember my bigger purpose and get myself to bed at a decent hour.

With a firm purpose, I started managing my mornings so I could rock my day. Here’s what you can do if you have the same desire:⠀

1) Set your alarm (or phone) across the room. As you get up to get the alarm, turn on the lights on your way there.

2) Change your alarm to a fun song that will get you moving.⠀3) Get in bed with enough time for at least 7 hours of sleep.

4) Lay out your workout clothes the night before and get dressed immediately upon getting out of bed.⠀5) Write an affirmation before you go to bed and read aloud every night. Describe how you want your morning to look. “I get up with energy, fully rested and ready to work out. I take care of my body because it gives me the fuel I need to fulfil my purpose in life.”⠀

6) As soon as your feet hit the floor in the morning, tell yourself “I’m up, I’m up”. Go immediately and splash water on your face or hop in a cold shower.

7) Drink a glass of water to rehydrate from your 7-8 hours of sleep. :)

8) Record a big list of affirmations that talk about your ideal day, your ideal clients, your ideal relationships, your goals, dreams, and desires. Press play every morning and let these be the first thoughts that form your day.

9) Start a routine that you do in the same order every morning. Don't think about it, just do it. The fewer decisions you have to make, the better.

10) Most importantly. What is your purpose? Have you been longing to write a book but don’t have time? Have you been meaning to get back in shape but can’t seem to stay committed to working out in the evening? Knowing your why can be just the motivation you need to join the 5:00 club.

So which one of these will you try? Pick one and try it tomorrow. Then let me know how it goes! I love hearing from you! 🌞🌞